The pictures above show both ends of my newly revamped workshop. In October 2020, I removed the garage door and replaced it with a wall and window. This change eliminated the cold drafts that came through the door’s sides and brought in more natural light—something I appreciate as my eyesight isn’t what it once was.

Within this workshop, I’ve undertaken a variety of projects, documenting them primarily with pictures and some text to illustrate the methods and processes involved. By sharing these projects, I hope to encourage and inspire others to explore the practical side of our shared hobby, Amateur Radio.

I don’t claim originality for most of these projects; rather, I’ve drawn inspiration from the many generous individuals who have shared their ideas and techniques online.

This page is arranged with the most recent projects first. I’ll continue adding more as time allows, so please check back for updates on my latest endeavors.

Signals from the Scrapheap

I sift through boards and rusted wire,
Old circuits, cast-offs, long retired.
Each broken part, a voice half-lost,
Awaiting hands to bridge the frost.

A dial repurposed, coils entwined,
Solder flows and paths align.
The hum of power, a crackling spark,
A beacon born from cast-aside parts.

Through airwaves stretched from sky to sea,
My signal leaps, unseen yet free.
Dots and dashes tap the past,
A ghost in brass that speaks at last.

From scrap and spark, from wave to key,
The world still listens back to me.

The above poem was created using ChatGPT, with the subject matter I provided. (try using ChatGPT today and be amazed)